APA Corporation Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Company Overview - APA Corporation is an independent upstream oil and gas company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons with a market cap of $9.1 billion, operating in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts expect APA to report an adjusted EPS of $0.63 for the fourth quarter, which represents a 20.3% decrease from the $0.79 reported in the same quarter last year [2] - For FY2025, APA is projected to deliver earnings of $3.48 per share, down 7.7% from $3.77 in fiscal 2024, and a further decline of 34.5% year over year to $2.28 per share is expected in fiscal 2026 [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, APA stock prices have increased by 3.9%, outperforming the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's 1.3% rise but lagging behind the S&P 500 Index's 13.3% returns during the same period [4] - On January 15, APA shares declined by more than 2% due to a broader sell-off in the energy sector following a sharp drop of over 4% in WTI crude oil prices [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for APA stock is "Hold," with 30 analysts covering the stock, including five "Strong Buys," two "Moderate Buys," 19 "Holds," one "Moderate Sell," and three "Strong Sells" [6] - The mean price target for APA is $26.04, indicating a potential upside of 2.7% from current market prices [6]